Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia
State-recognized tribe in Virginia, United States
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The Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia is a state-recognized tribe and nonprofit organization in Virginia.[3] The organization identifies as descending from Nottoway people. They are not federally recognized as a Native American tribe.[3]
| Named after | Nottoway people |
|---|---|
| Formation | 26 January 2006[1] |
| Founded at | Franklin, Virginia |
| Type | state-recognized tribe, nonprofit organization |
| Tax ID no. | Foundation: EIN 94-3433830[2] |
| Location | |
Chairman | Lynette Lewis Allston[1] |
| Subsidiaries | Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation Incorporated[2] |
| Website | nottowayindians |
State-recognition
The Commonwealth of Virginia recognized the Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia as a tribe in 2010.[4] The state also recognized the Cheroenhaka (Nottoway) Indian Tribe.[4]
Organization
The group formed Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 2006.[1]
The agent for the organization is Crystal Joyner of Franklin, Virginia.[1] The administration includes:
- Director: Archie Elliott Jr.,[5] Lynette Lewis Allston
- Chair: Lynnette Lewis Allston
- Vice-chair: Archie Elliott Jr.
- Officer: Asphy S. Turner, William Wright.[1]
In 2009, they organized the Virginia Nottoway Indian Circle and Square Foundation Incorporated, another nonprofit organization based in King William, Virginia. Their principal officer Asphy S. Turner.[2]
Lynette Lewis Allston is the chief of the state-recognized tribe, based in Capron, Virginia.[6]
Activity
Nottoway Indian Tribe of Virginia host an annual powwow in Surry, Virginia.[7]